How Canada’s New Wage Increase Impacts LMIA Work Permits and Foreign Worker Hiring

In a crucial update to Canada’s immigration and employment policies, effective November 8, 2024, the country has raised wage thresholds for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) program. These new requirements influence all Canadian provinces and territories and raise the minimum pay needed for hiring under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This shift reflects … Read more

Norway Hiring Skilled Trades Workers With Work and Family Visas

Norway, a nation renowned for its stunning natural beauty and enviable quality of life, is facing a critical challenge: a severe shortage of skilled trades workers. This shortage, reaching emergency levels, is impacting vital sectors and hindering the country’s economic growth. Several factors have contributed to this crisis: An aging population: Norway’s workforce is shrinking … Read more